Bollywood's 'Jubilee Girl' Asha Parekh turns 70
Oct 02, 2012 10:50am
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Asha Parekh who started her Bollywood journey as a child artist with the film 'Aasmaan' (1952), turns 70 today.
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Thanks to her series of successful films like 'Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai', 'Gharana', 'Shikar' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' , Asha Parekh was called the Jubilee Girl in Bollywood.
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Asha Parekh was born in a Gujarati family in Bangalore in 1942.
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At a very early age, her mother enrolled her into classical dance classes. No wonder, she wooed everybody with her amazing dance performances.
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After Bimal Roy saw her during a stage performance at the age of twelve, he signed Asha Parekh for his film 'Baap Beti' in 1954.
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She was disappointed with the failure of the film. After trying her luck as a child actor with few more films, Asha decided to take a break and concentrate on studies.
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At 16, she decided to come back to Bollywood. Writer-director Nasir Hussain signed her for 'Dil Deke Dekho ' opposite Shammi Kapoor.
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Her association with Nasir Hussain worked wonders for her career.
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After 'Dil Deke Dekho', Hussain casted her in his six more films which includes 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai', 'Teesri Manzil', 'Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon' and others.
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In the initial phase of her career, Asha Parekh was more popular for her glamorous image and dancing abilities.
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It was director Raj Khosla who changed her image and established her as a serious actress. Asha Parekh was simply amazing in 'Do Badan', 'Chirag' and 'Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki'.
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In 1970, Asha Parekh worked with Shakti Samanta in two films 'Pagla Kahin Ka' and 'Kati Patang'.
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She also won the Filmfare award for best actress for her film 'Kati Patang'.
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From Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna to Dharmendra, Asha Parekh worked with all popular yesteryear actors.
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Not many know that at the peak of her career Asha Parekh also did some Gujrati films like 'Akhand Saubhagyavati '.
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Asha Parekh also starred in a few Punjabi films as well with Dharmendra and Dara Singh.
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Thanks to her long list of successful films and her glamorous image, Asha Parekh was counted among the top actresses of 1960s and 1970s.
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Asha Parekh also did a few supporting roles in films. In 1995, Asha decided to quit acting.
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Asha Parekh is the first woman who was appointed as the chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification.
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We wish a very happy birthday to Asha Parekh.













